encouragement

noun encouragements · incouragement

1. countable, uncountable The act of encouraging
2. countable, uncountable Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive even their arch-enemy the gamekeeper is beginning reluctantly, but gradually, to acquiesce in the general belief of their innocence and utility, I cannot help indulging the hope that this bird will eventually meet with that general encouragement and protection to which its eminent services so richly
3. countable, uncountable Words or actions that increase someone's confidence 7 January 2017, Adharanand Finn writing in The Guardian, The 24-hour race: 'It is a battle with your mind' Diana Celeiro has come all the way from Argentina for the race. It’s her second time here. Her husband, Gustavo, acts as her support crew. Most of the runners have someone who stands diligently
4. countable, uncountable The feeling of being encouraged